Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

This position is located in St. George, LA.

• Operates heavy machinery such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, bulldozers, front-end loaders, graders, rollers, and dump trucks for construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Performs ditch excavation (off-road and roadside), point repairs, grading, trenching, backfilling, hauling, and related tasks.
• Loads, transports, and places materials including soil, rock, gravel, asphalt, and debris.
• Reads and interprets construction plans, grade stakes, and work orders to ensure proper project execution.
• Affixes to manual labor tasks when not operating equipment, including pipe installation, drainage work, concrete/asphalt repair, and job site cleanup.
• Learns or assists with crew assignments, providing direction, oversight, and training as needed.
• Inspects, maintains, and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains compliance with safety procedures, traffic control requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Completes daily reports, equipment logs, and project documentation.
• Coordinates with other Public Works units, contractors, and departments to complete work efficiently.
• Responds to public inquiries in a professional manner, helping resolve complaints or concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned as appropriate for this role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required for education.
• Post-secondary coursework or vocational training in construction, equipment operation, or mechanics is preferred but not required.
• Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment (e.g., backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, excavators, graders) is required.
• A valid driver's license is required; a CDL Class B is preferred.

Skills

• Efficient and safe operation of excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, bulldozers, and other construction equipment.
• Routine equipment inspection, servicing, and minor maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting plans, maps, and work instructions.
• Using computers and basic software applications for reporting.

Personal Qualities

• Strong work ethic.
• Teachable/Continuous Learner.
• Reliable/Dependable.
• Collaborative/Team Contributor.

Company Overview

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring. IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Explore the opportunities!